Clerk to Parliament laments inadequate working spaces for legislative work
THE Clerk to Parliament, Reverend Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, has bemoaned the lack of adequate working space and facilities for Parliament, saying the situation affects the work of the institution and its members. He recalled the 2019 “Drop that Chamber” campaign, a public and social media protest against Parliament’s proposed US$200 million project to construct a … The post Clerk to Parliament…
Reverend Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, has expressed concern over the insufficient working spaces and facilities available for the institution, stating that this issue impacts the work of Parliament and its members. He recalled a 2019 protest campaign, "Drop that Chamber," which opposed a proposed US$200 million project to build a new 450-seat parliamentary chamber.
At the opening of a two-day workshop in Accra, Rev. Djietror highlighted how the lack of space affected parliamentary proceedings and the activities of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC). He encouraged PPC members to pay close attention to parliamentary activities and report accurately on the challenges faced by the institution, including the inadequate working space.
The workshop, organized by Parliament's Media Relations Department, aimed to enhance the image of Parliament through media, focusing on the expectations of both majority and minority caucuses. The workshop sought to build capacity among PPC members and deepen their understanding of parliamentary proceedings. Rev. Djietror emphasized the need for Parliament to have adequate working spaces, meeting areas, division rooms, ministers' lobbies, and caucus lobbies to facilitate its operations effectively.
He also stressed the importance of journalists as partners in Parliament's work, reiterating that improved infrastructure and responsive funding would benefit both the media and the institution. Rev. Djietror urged PPC members to maintain accuracy, factual reporting, and impartiality by verifying information to combat misinformation and disinformation.
The Majority and Minority Leaders both pledged their commitment to working openly and transparently with the PPC and called for journalists to report fairly, provide context, and uphold ethical standards when covering parliamentary oversight responsibilities and caucus activities. The Dean of the PPC reminded journalists to question authority, maintain independence, and explain parliamentary decision-making.
The Chief Information Officer praised PPC members for their dedication and called for adequate resources to enable them to work effectively.
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